Maintenance Assistant

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Cooper River Post Acute is a magnificent 176 bed skilled nursing facility located in the heart of Mount Pleasant, SC.

Are you looking to make a difference in the lives of those we serve? At Cooper River, we value the relationships we have in our community, with our fellow colleagues, and also with residents and family members.

Are you a hands-on problem-solver who loves fixing things and making spaces better? 💪 Do you enjoy being part of a team that makes a real difference in people's lives? ❤️ If so, we'd love to meet you! We're looking for a dependable and motivated Maintenance Assistant to help keep our building safe, clean, and running smoothly for our residents and staff.

• Helping with general maintenance and light repairs (plumbing, electrical, painting, etc.)
• Responding to work orders and requests with a positive attitude
• Assisting with upkeep of the building and outdoor areas
• Supporting event setups that bring joy to our residents
• Making sure everything is safe, clean, and up to code
• Working closely with a team that values respect, teamwork, and care

• Some experience in maintenance or handywork 🧰
• Basic skills in things like plumbing, painting, or general repairs
• A friendly, team-focused attitude 🤗
• Good time management and reliability
• Physically able to lift, move, and perform manual tasks 💼
• Bonus:
  Experience in a senior living or healthcare setting 🏥

• A supportive and welcoming team
• A chance to make a real impact in residents' daily lives
• Schedule:
  
  Part-time 20-30 hours a week
• Competitive pay based on experience
• On-the-job training and opportunities to grow
• A workplace that feels like family 🧡

The primary purpose of your job position is to maintain the grounds, facility, equipment in a safe and efficient manner in accordance with current applicable federal, state, and local standards, guidelines and regulations, our established policies and procedures, and as may be directed by your supervisor, to assure that a successful maintenance program is maintained at all times.

• Ensure that maintenance schedules are followed as outlined for respective shift or area.
• Report all accidents/incidents to your supervisor no matter how minor they may be. (
  
  NOTE:
  
  Such occurrences must be reported on the shift in which they occur.)
• Coordinate daily maintenance services with nursing services when performing routine assignments in resident living areas.
• Other related duties may become necessary or as directed by your supervisor, department director, and/or administrator.
• Agree not to disclose resident's protected health information and promptly report suspected or known violations of such disclosure to the Administrator
• Attend departmental and staff meetings as directed or called.
• Perform specific tasks in accordance with daily work assignments.
• File complaints/grievances with your supervisor.
• Receive and follow maintenance schedule/instructions from your supervisor and as outlined in our established maintenance policies and procedures.
• Perform routine maintenance on grounds, parking areas, driveways, etc., by cutting, trimming, policing, sweeping, etc., as necessary/directed.
• Perform routine maintenance and repair on the facility and equipment to include plumbing, plastering, electrical, carpentry, mechanical, etc., as directed, in accordance with established procedures.
• Clean windows and screens as directed.
• Replace burned out light bulbs, to include exit lights, overhead lights, fluorescent lights, room call lights, etc., and perform cleaning duties wherever necessary.
• Service heating and cooling units/systems, as specified by the manufacturer, and in compliance with established policies and procedures
• Perform unscheduled maintenance tasks as directed.
• Ensure maintenance supplies have been replenished in work areas as necessary.
• Ensure that the facility and its equipment is properly maintained for resident comfort and convenience.
• Report equipment malfunctions or breakdowns to your supervisor as soon as possible
• Follow established safety precautions when performing tasks and when using equipment and…